How Much Money Should You Give For A Graduation Present?

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It’s graduation season, which means all sorts of 18 and 22-year-olds with their hand out, waiting for you to give them a few bucks. So, do you give a gift and if so, what’s the appropriate amount?

How much are people giving out for graduation gifts these days? An online coupon site called RetailMeNot.com asked people the appropriate amount to give. Here are the results posted on the Wall Street Journal:

High school graduation- $111

College graduation-$243

Graduate school graduation-$256

The survey also found the average undergrad now finishes school with around $14,000 in debt.